On today’s show, Brian and Aubrey shared how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus by making a gift to Food For The Poor. After a devastating earthquake hit Haiti a few months ago, people are in desperate need of emergency food supplies. Anitra Parmele and Paul Jacobs  joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the amazing ways Food For The Poor is providing lifesaving food to children & families, and sharing the hope of the Gospel!  

Your gift of $37 will feed ONE child for SIX months!

Your gift of $185 will feed FIVE children for SIX months!

To make your gift call 855-901-4673 or give online at 1160hope.com

Or text HELPHAITI to 91999

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On today’s show, Brian and Aubrey shared how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus by making a gift to Food For The Poor. After a devastating earthquake hit Haiti a few months ago, people are in desperate need of emergency food supplies. Anitra Parmele and Paul Jacobs  joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the amazing ways Food For The Poor is providing lifesaving food to children & families, and sharing the hope of the Gospel!  

Your gift of $37 will feed ONE child for SIX months!

Your gift of $185 will feed FIVE children for SIX months!

To make your gift call 855-901-4673 or give online at 1160hope.com

Or text HELPHAITI to 91999

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-6:28): Brian and Aubrey discussed Dennis Romero’s NBC News article, “Omicron variant now in North America, Canadian officials say”

(6:28-24:42): Dr. Mark Moore, author and Teaching Pastor of Christ's Church of the Valley, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Quest 52: A Fifteen-Minute-a-Day Yearlong Pursuit of Jesus.”

Learn more about Mark and his books at markmoore.org and connect with him on Twitter at @markmoore330

(24:42-33:24): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the Relevant Magazine article, “Ahmaud Arbery’s Mother on the Guilty Verdict: ‘It’s Been a Hard Fight, but God Is Good.’” They also reacted to comments from Marcus Arbery at a press conference.

(33:24-42:45): How can you support your church family when many of the family members are grieving? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed the following articles: 

“Millions Are Mourning. How Can Your Church Respond?”

“5 Tips for Pastors Walking a Congregation through Grief”

(42:45-52:09): What are some ways you can celebrate Advent with your family? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and discussed Rhett Wilson’s Lifeway.com article, “6 Ideas for Celebrating Advent as a Family.”

(52:09-58:34): Brian and Aubrey unpacked the blog post from thenivbible.com, “How to Have a Quiet Time With God.”

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(00:00-6:28): Brian and Aubrey discussed Dennis Romero’s NBC News article, “Omicron variant now in North America, Canadian officials say”

(6:28-24:42): Dr. Mark Moore, author and Teaching Pastor of Christ's Church of the Valley, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Quest 52: A Fifteen-Minute-a-Day Yearlong Pursuit of Jesus.”

Learn more about Mark and his books at markmoore.org and connect with him on Twitter at @markmoore330

(24:42-33:24): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on the Relevant Magazine article, “Ahmaud Arbery’s Mother on the Guilty Verdict: ‘It’s Been a Hard Fight, but God Is Good.’” They also reacted to comments from Marcus Arbery at a press conference.

(33:24-42:45): How can you support your church family when many of the family members are grieving? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed the following articles: 

“Millions Are Mourning. How Can Your Church Respond?”

“5 Tips for Pastors Walking a Congregation through Grief”

(42:45-52:09): What are some ways you can celebrate Advent with your family? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and discussed Rhett Wilson’s Lifeway.com article, “6 Ideas for Celebrating Advent as a Family.”

(52:09-58:34): Brian and Aubrey unpacked the blog post from thenivbible.com, “How to Have a Quiet Time With God.”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-7:50): Brian and Aubrey discussed Megan Hill’s Gospel Coalition article, “Giving Thanks Is a Community Project.”

(7:50-25:34): Dr. Robert Tracy McKenzie, Professor of History at Wheaton College and Author “We the Fallen People,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book, “The First Thanksgiving: What the Real Story Tells Us About Loving God and Learning from History.”

Learn more about Tracy and his books at roberttracymckenzie.com and connect with him on Twitter at @rtracymckenzie

(25:34-34:25): Brian and Aubrey discussed the Good Morning America story, “Baby hears mom’s voice for the first time in emotional video.”

(34:25-44:46): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Little Things they’re thankful for. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Christmas Decorations and Brian’s #1 pick was Dunkin’ Donuts Unsweetened Iced Tea.

(44:46-53:56): Aubrey hosted a Thanksgiving Quiz with Brian and special guest, Kevin Sampson, Aubrey’s husband and the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago.

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(00:00-7:50): Brian and Aubrey discussed Megan Hill’s Gospel Coalition article, “Giving Thanks Is a Community Project.”

(7:50-25:34): Dr. Robert Tracy McKenzie, Professor of History at Wheaton College and Author “We the Fallen People,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his book, “The First Thanksgiving: What the Real Story Tells Us About Loving God and Learning from History.”

Learn more about Tracy and his books at roberttracymckenzie.com and connect with him on Twitter at @rtracymckenzie

(25:34-34:25): Brian and Aubrey discussed the Good Morning America story, “Baby hears mom’s voice for the first time in emotional video.”

(34:25-44:46): Brian and Aubrey shared their TOP FIVE Little Things they’re thankful for. Aubrey’s #1 pick was Christmas Decorations and Brian’s #1 pick was Dunkin’ Donuts Unsweetened Iced Tea.

(44:46-53:56): Aubrey hosted a Thanksgiving Quiz with Brian and special guest, Kevin Sampson, Aubrey’s husband and the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church in West Chicago.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-9:19): What role should parents play when partnering with public schools? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on the following news stories:

“Schools face parents who want to ban critical race theory — and don't get how teaching works”

“26 state school board associations distance themselves from national group calling parents ‘terrorists’”

(9:19-18:36): Simone Halpin, Executive Director of Naomi’s House, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the work of Naomi’s House and the ways churches & individuals can support this life-changing ministry.    

Learn more about Naomi’s House at naomishouse.org

(18:36-27:03): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Jonathan Leeman’s Crossway article, “Dangers for the Churchless Christian.”

(27:03-35:35): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Scott Sauls’ blog post, “Hope for All Sinners, Even Me.”

(35:35-44:50): How can we seek peace in the midst of family conflict? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Jen Pollock Michel’s blog post, “Your odd uncle—and you.”

(44:50-52:12): How can we embrace gratitude when life is difficult? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and talked about the following articles:

“9 Reasons To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving”

“66 Reasons to Be Thankful This Thanksgiving”

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(00:00-9:19): What role should parents play when partnering with public schools? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on the following news stories:

“Schools face parents who want to ban critical race theory — and don't get how teaching works”

“26 state school board associations distance themselves from national group calling parents ‘terrorists’”

(9:19-18:36): Simone Halpin, Executive Director of Naomi’s House, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the work of Naomi’s House and the ways churches & individuals can support this life-changing ministry.    

Learn more about Naomi’s House at naomishouse.org

(18:36-27:03): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Jonathan Leeman’s Crossway article, “Dangers for the Churchless Christian.”

(27:03-35:35): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Scott Sauls’ blog post, “Hope for All Sinners, Even Me.”

(35:35-44:50): How can we seek peace in the midst of family conflict? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and commented on Jen Pollock Michel’s blog post, “Your odd uncle—and you.”

(44:50-52:12): How can we embrace gratitude when life is difficult? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and talked about the following articles:

“9 Reasons To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving”

“66 Reasons to Be Thankful This Thanksgiving”

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-8:22): Brian and Aubrey discussed the tragic news out of Waukesha, Wisconsin. “5 dead, more than 40 injured after SUV slams into Wisconsin Christmas parade”

(8:22-26:36): Kristi Nelson, Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living, joined Brian and Aubrey to her about her book, “Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted”

Learn more about Kristi and her book at gratefulness.org and connect with A Network for Grateful Living on Twitter at @GratefulnessOrg 

(26:36-35:19): Brian and Aubrey shared an update about the kidnapped missionaries in Haiti:

“Two Kidnapped Missionaries Freed in Haiti”

“Christians in Haiti Worry About Release of Kidnapped Missionaries”

(35:19-45:35): Why is it so important to address trauma instead of ignoring painful situations in life? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared their thoughts on Alejandra Molina’s Religion News Service article, “In Netflix’s ‘Procession,’ clergy abuse victims process trauma by making short films.”

(45:35-53:57): Brian and Aubrey discussed Lin Manuel Miranda’s comments during a Today Show interview, on the success of Hamilton and the importance of asking himself, “What am I doing with my life?”  

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(00:00-8:22): Brian and Aubrey discussed the tragic news out of Waukesha, Wisconsin. “5 dead, more than 40 injured after SUV slams into Wisconsin Christmas parade”

(8:22-26:36): Kristi Nelson, Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living, joined Brian and Aubrey to her about her book, “Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted”

Learn more about Kristi and her book at gratefulness.org and connect with A Network for Grateful Living on Twitter at @GratefulnessOrg 

(26:36-35:19): Brian and Aubrey shared an update about the kidnapped missionaries in Haiti:

“Two Kidnapped Missionaries Freed in Haiti”

“Christians in Haiti Worry About Release of Kidnapped Missionaries”

(35:19-45:35): Why is it so important to address trauma instead of ignoring painful situations in life? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and shared their thoughts on Alejandra Molina’s Religion News Service article, “In Netflix’s ‘Procession,’ clergy abuse victims process trauma by making short films.”

(45:35-53:57): Brian and Aubrey discussed Lin Manuel Miranda’s comments during a Today Show interview, on the success of Hamilton and the importance of asking himself, “What am I doing with my life?”  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.